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Graduation is right around the corner, and whether you’re walking in December or May, capturing these memories will last you a lifetime! It’s important to grab some professional pictures for upcoming job interviews, graduation invitations, and more importantly – your life at this stage! 

Graduation photoshoots on your campus are a great way to document the journey you have been on the last four years. Incorporating your cap and gown, tassel, and party favors like champagne to celebrate can make the photoshoot much more candid and fun! Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic are only a few of the beautiful campuses in Palm Beach County. Check out these recent graduates!

Booking 30-60 days before graduation is the best time to book your session to get images back to share on social media before graduation day! Just To See You Smile is a full-service studio located in Boynton Beach. (561) 350-4219 or stacy@justtoseeyousmile.com, or visit our Facebook page

Hello Senior Class of 2025!

October 4, 2024

The school year is well underway but there is still time to capture this big milestone! Here in South Florida it is the BEST time of year to capture your personality portraits!

Senior photoshoot with Sarah Montero, c/o 2024
Just to See You Smile Photography, Boynton Beach photographer

Everyone tells you the same advice, soak it in! Don’t blink! It’ll be over before you know it. But, it doesn’t have to be. Capturing this monumental milestone can be such a fun experience during your senior photoshoot. You will look back on this period of your life forever and don’t want to miss your chance to document it. It’s not too late!

Beach Senior Photoshoot in Palm Beach County, Florida
Just to See You Smile Photography, Boynton Beach senior portrait photographer

Now, with the right local photographer and the perfect South Florida location – these senior photos can allow your personality to shine! It’s important to capture who YOU are during this session. How so, you ask? 

  • Involved in a sport, club, or artform? This is your chance to showcase it! Bring your athletic equipment, your theater scripts, a surf board or an instrument! The goal of a senior photoshoot is to include you, with the things you love! 
  • Have a beloved pet, or best friend? Include them! There’s nothing saying you can’t bring your best bud, or furry friend! Just be sure to communicate with your photographer, and come to the best decision for your specific graduation shoot. 
Florida State University graduation photoshoot
Just to See You Smile Photography, South Florida Senior Portrait Photographer

The last benefit to a graduation photoshoot – is to appease Mom! Just kidding, but these photos WILL help when it comes time to send invitations to your ceremony, announcements and thank you cards! I’m sure Mom would appreciate it, but little do you know – that future you will, too!

Just To See You Smile (www.justtoseeyousmile.com) has a full-service studio located right here in Boynton Beach! Email stacy@justtoseeyousmile.com and prepare for graduation in style!

Calling all college students! Whether you’re getting ready to hit the ground running as a college graduate, or just getting into your first freshman semester, there is one thing that university students have in common: getting an internship

It may not be at the top of the priority list to do before college graduation, but we all know that it is an important one. A college internship can set you up for networking opportunities, potential post-graduate job positions, or just simply getting a course credit where you need one most. And getting one, well, isn’t always easy. 

Preparing for an internship comes with a checklist of to-do’s: create a resume, find your industry, apply online, and the last (but certainly not the least), is a headshot. 

Professional headshots are an integral part of creating a good first impression, building your personal brand, and establishing your credibility. 

Despite the field of work that you pursue, a good first impression will always take you farther than a bad one. Having a high-quality, well-lit photo is often perceived more positively by employers. In fact, 41% of recruiters say seeing a picture of a candidate before meeting them influences their first impression!

Personal Branding Is Alllll The Rage These Days

Having a personal brand is coming to the forefront of modern-day networking. Recruiters are relying on social media for information about a candidate, and as of Feb 2024, 70% of companies say they complete a social media screening before hiring. It is becoming increasingly important to have a positive presence online, so why not use photography to your advantage?! Getting a professional headshot, or lifestyle photoshoot, can only help your digital footprint grow in a good way!

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Professional headshot, 2021, Boynton Beach. Photo credit: Stacy Toeniskoetter, Just to See You Smile Photography

Credibility Builds Trust

Of course, with any job hunt, you’ll want to establish credibility with companies you may one day work for. You will want to set up a LinkedIn, look on websites like Indeed, or ZipRecruiter, but without having a way of presenting your face, there’s no real way for an employer to “get to know you”. This is another reason why having an online presence could benefit your chances of landing that dream job! Putting a face to your name, really makes you stand out in a line of online applications. 

Whether you’re just looking to create your portfolio, or secure a job that you’ve been eyeing – it’s never a bad idea to book a photographer and have images to use, wherever you choose! Just To See You Smile – Photography and Special Keepsakes has a full-service photography studio located in Boynton Beach and has been serving South Florida since 2005. www.justtoseeyousmile.com.

Do you ever wonder what goes into making a beautiful newborn portrait?  Boynton Beach Award Winning Photographer, Stacy Toeniskoetter of http://www.justtoseeyousmile.com has been working with newborns for 13 years!  Creating beautiful, simple, classic portraits of newborns has many things to consider, here are her top THREE.

  1.  Prepare BEFORE your baby is born!  Hiring a professional and scheduling your DUE DATE is KEY to getting into the studio within the week or so of your baby being born.  It’s ideal to get the sleepy and curly positions while the baby is less than 10 days old.  Preparing before will also make sure the photographer you want is available.
  2. Consider photographing siblings and parents during your newborn session.  Your little one will only be this tiny for a very short time.
  3. Most professionals have many things to incorporate into your session, but it’s good to discuss if you plan to bring anything with you to include before the day of the session so that your photographer can be prepared.

Call us for a free consultation for more information on newborn portraits in Palm Beach County.  We can be reached at 561-350-4219.

This little beauty was referred to us by Dr. Jose Nodarse.  https://nodarseobgyn.com

I had the pleasure of hanging out with Mr. “M” last week and it was a treat!  He met me at my  Boynton Beach photography studio and we captured his milestone portraits with his lively little personality.   The minute he arrived I knew we would be friends!  Milestone portraits are crucial to keeping these little moments alive.  As a parent of a child going to be a senior in high school next year, trust me when I say you will wish you spent the time to document your little one at age five!

Whether your little one is newborn or not so little and graduating college…milestones are meant to be photographed!    Please call me today for a complimentary consultation.  I look forward to hearing from  you!

You can see more of my work at http://www.justtoseeyousmile.com

 

Halloween is Creeping Up!

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to enjoy with my kids! Who doesn’t love pumpkin carving, going out to hunt for that perfect pumpkin, and TRICK’OR’TREATING!!   The thing I love the most about it is knowing that fall is here and gorgeous colors in photographs at the pumpkin patch!

Many of you know that I only do a limited number of mini sessions per year and this is one that I share with the public!  If you have never used me before to document your family, NOW is the time to give us a try!

Come get caught in our Spider Web with our Halloween Mini Session! This FRIDAY ONLY! Don’t miss out I have TWO spots left!

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